Outback Way vs Ten Four
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outback Way
Embark on a 2800km adventure across Australia, linking the Reef, The Rock, and the West. This journey features ancient landscapes, fossil digging, and a unique geocache trail. Explore the red centre, famous 4WD tracks, and immerse yourself in indigenous culture.
- Australia's Longest Shortcut route
- 2800km adventure
- Ancient landscapes and fossil digging
- World's longest geocache trail
- Famous 4WD tracks
- Indigenous artwork and culture exploration
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The Outback Way, also known as Australia’s Longest Shortcut. Take time to enjoy this "Quintessential National Adventure" linking the Reef, The Rock and the West. The route will take you from Winton, Queensland, to Laverton, Western Australia. It covers 2800km of which 1700km is dirt road. There is a maximum of 260km between food, fuel & sleep stops. Be captivated by ancient landscapes, dig for fossils, and do the world’s longest geocache trail. Soak up the majestic red centre and explore famous 4WD tracks. Be mesmerised by the mysterious Min Min lights and dazzling gems. Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous artwork and culture and learn Waltzing Matilda. Be inspired by our courageous explorers. Find your own Treasures! Take a journey through the heart of the nation and tick it off your bucket list. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.
Ten Four
Control your GME XRS UHF radio directly from your iPhone. Manage channels, adjust volume, and utilize SelCall. Includes CarPlay support and location sharing with other users.
- Channel switching
- Volume adjustment
- SelCall functionality
- CarPlay support
- Favorite channels
- Location sharing
- Background location access
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Ten Four is an iPhone™ App to control your GME™ XRS™ UHF radio. Compatible models include the XRS-330, XRS-370 and XRS-390 With a simple and intuitive interface, Ten Four makes it easy to use your XRS radio from your iPhone. You can easily switch between channels, adjust the volume, and even use SelCall functionality to communicate with your team. But that’s not all – Ten Four also includes CarPlay support, so you can stay connected while driving. Other features: * Create favourite channels and SelCall contacts for one-touch access. * Share your location and status with other XRS™ users * See the location of other XRS™ users on the map * Automatically reduce the volume of iPhone audio when you transmit. Ten Four can optionally access your location when in the background. Continued use of background location may impact device battery life
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ten Four at 50% against Outback Way's 0%. Ten Four also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). Outback Way's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ten Four sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Outback Way asks for nothing beyond the download.
Outback Way ships an update every 13 months, Ten Four fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outback Way | Ten Four |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Outback Highway Development Council Inc | Paul Wilkinson |
Customer experience
Outback Way
Ten Four
In-app purchases
Outback Way
No in-app purchases
Ten Four
- Unlock Ten Four$12.99







